Shrimp / Meat Filling:

1. Defrost, remove shells and devein prawns. Rough chop and place in a mixing bowl.
2. Add in ground pork.
3. Add in the marinade: ground white pepper, sesame oil, Shaoxing Wine, corn starch and salt. Mix well. Stir in one direction.
4. Let marinade for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Vegan / Vegetarian Filling:

1. Rehydrate dried Chinese mushrooms overnight. Squeeze to remove excess water. Trim stem (if any).
2. Finely dice carrots, Chinese mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ginger and green scallions.
3. In a non-stick pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
4. Once the oil starts to simmer, add finely diced carrots, Chinese mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ginger and green scallions. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
5. Add Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Mix well and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
6. Remove from pan and let cool completely.

How To Make The Ties For Your Money Bags

1. In a medium pot, boil water and prepare an ice bath in a mixing bowl.
2. Blanch the cilantro steams for 5 seconds.
3. Remove from boiling water and immediately place in the ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
4. Drain and pat dry. Remove the cilantro leaves from the stems. You will want a clean looking string.

How To Make The Money Bag Dumplings

1. Add prawn, ground pork to stir fried vegetable. Mix well. For Vegan/vegetarian option, use the vegetable filling only.
2. Add approximate half a tablespoon of filling to the middle of the wonton skin.
3. Gently fold and gather the wonton wrapper to the middle while leaving the top to fan out.
4. Use one cilantro string to tie the money bag bundle close.
5. Once you have assembled all your dumplings, it is time to steam!
6. Line the bamboo steam basket with parchment paper, thinly sliced carrots or cabbage leaves.
7. Arrange the Money Bag Dumplings in the steam basket and cover the lid. Do not overcrowd.
8. Place steamer over the wok, ensuring the base doesn't touch the water.
9. Steam dumplings for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender and thoroughly cooked.
10. Serve and enjoy!